American farmers are iconic representations of American values, including hard work, strong morality, family-centered, low materialism, purposeful living, and fair business dealings. Farming families are frequently intergenerational and connected to the same piece of land they have owned for generations. Neighbors work together during planting and harvest. While facing challenges, farming communities pull together to help out their friends. It is, therefore, surprising when farmers are victims or perpetrators of homicide or suicide. Perhaps not so surprising, the idealized version of the farmer is somewhat different than reality. Farming and agricultural work is considered a dangerous occupation due to the multiple risks for injury and illness (Chapman and Schuler, 1990; Krueger, 2011). In agriculture, homicide is lower than in other occupations, while suicide is higher than in other occupations. Rural male deaths are higher from both causes in comparison to rural female homicide and suicide deaths (Alston, 2012; Gunderson et al, 1993; Nisbett, 1993; and Stallones, 1990). Little research has been undertaken to better understand farmer homicide, especially as an occupational risk. Research has been undertaken to better understand risks for farmer, rancher, or migrant farm worker suicide, especially in relation to an increased number of farmer suicides in the United States after the economic farm crisis in the 1980's (